The Car Connection Expert Review

Chevy’s full-size pickup rolls into calendar year ’07 on a new chassis that’s three inches wider in front and one inch wider at the rear for enhanced stability. The new design retains the fully-boxed layout and boasts improved structural rigidity over the previous design. The interior and interior are also redone, with a “fast” 57-degree windshield, a wider and taller grille, and reflector-optic headlights defining the new exterior look and a much more refined and spacious interior than previously separating the cabin of the ’07 from its predecessor. Three cab styles are available — regular, extended, and crew cab — as are three cargo box lengths: 5’8”, 6’6”, and 8’. The ’07 Silverado comes in WT, LT, and LTZ trims with either rear- or four-wheel-drive. The previous LS trim remains available through an exterior styling option package on this year’s model. Engines offered are extensive and begin with a 4.3-liter, 195-horsepower V-6 and continue through 4.8-liter (295 horsepower) and 5.3-liter (315 horsepower) V-8s, cresting in top of the line models with a 367-horsepower 6.0-liter V-8. All models use a four-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3-liter engine is available with E85/flex-fuel capability. The 2007 Silverado can tow as much as 10,500 pounds when properly equipped.

GM knocked it out of the park!

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I previously owned a 2007 Silverado Classic and loved it!! I was not a fan of the following generation, but with GM's introduction of the redesigned Silverado's, they've completely knocked it out of the park...
I previously owned a 2007 Silverado Classic and loved it!! I was not a fan of the following generation, but with GM's introduction of the redesigned Silverado's, they've completely knocked it out of the park with look and performance. My 2016 Silverado is performs like a dream!

In my opinion, people tend to overreact to the F150's aluminum body and twin turbo V6 package, claiming that it is lighter and more fuel efficient. What people don't realize is the truck will now be required to run premium gas to meet the standards they "say" they put out, making it now less cost-effective. Further, insurance premiums and cost will rise as well due to the cost of maintenance to the aluminum body.

In conclusion, the F150 does not compare to the Silverado at all. + More »

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August 16, 2016

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" LT w/2LT

Excellent truck

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My only beef with my truck is there is noise coming from the engine. It sounds like a belt noise. I have had it at my selling dealer 4 times in 21 thousand miles for normal service and have told the service...
My only beef with my truck is there is noise coming from the engine. It sounds like a belt noise. I have had it at my selling dealer 4 times in 21 thousand miles for normal service and have told the service writer each time about it. They say they don't hear anything. The problem with that is they don't log my complaint in to the records. I figure they will hear the noise after the warranty runs out and the water pump or alt craps out. Otherwise I am very satisfied . The truck has the 5.3 engine with 3.23 gears and is a 4x4 extended cab. In over 23000 miles my truck has given me an average of 18 mpg. Might not sound like much but I have a heavy foot and I don't baby my truck (I don,t beat it either) I use it as it is intended,On long trips it gets good mileage and is very comfortable + More »

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July 4, 2016

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" LT w/2LT

Very pleased with my Silverado 1500

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I purchased my 2015 Silverado 1500 LT with the regular cab and long bed because I needed maximum space to haul antiques. The truck is equipped with the 4.3 V6 which is very responsive and handles my 7'x 14'...
I purchased my 2015 Silverado 1500 LT with the regular cab and long bed because I needed maximum space to haul antiques. The truck is equipped with the 4.3 V6 which is very responsive and handles my 7'x 14' enclosed cargo trailer quite well, even loaded with antiques. The engine is much improved in power and torque and is matched well with the 6 speed automatic. As is always the case with a full size pickup, fuel mileage could be improved. On the highway with no load, I get up to 25 mpg on long trips. Around town it gets 13 to 14 mpg. Hook up the trailer and mileage drops to 10-12 mpg. I find the seats to be very comfortable over a long trip. I prefer a firm seat due to a back problem.

I only have two complaints about my truck. First is the front air dam below the bumper extends down too far. It scrapes on low spots and if you happen to back off of a curb, it damages or pulls the dam loose. I have had to replace the front air dam once and the truck only has 8,000 miles. My second issue is with cab roominess, especially on the passenger side. I had a rather large friend with me the other day and he found it impossible to get comfortable. The cab should be redesigned to allow for more travel back with the seat.